Greece vs South Africa: Primary income, Debit/Expenditure

Greece
18.75 billion
in 2024
South Africa
18.60 billion
in 2024
Greece rank
49th
South Africa rank
50th

Primary income, Debit/Expenditure over time

  • Greece
  • South Africa
5.0B10.0B15.0B20.0B25.0B200520142024

How they compare

Greece currently reports 18.75 billion against 18.60 billion in South Africa, a difference of 154.80 million.

The two have swapped places 2 times across 20 shared years of data; in 2005 it was Greece ahead.

Greece ranks 49th and South Africa ranks 50th of 198 countries.

Across the 3 decades both report, Greece averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 2.

Head to head by decade

Decade Greece South Africa Difference Ahead
2000s 17.38 billion 12.66 billion 4.72 billion Greece
2010s 10.13 billion 16.36 billion 6.23 billion South Africa
2020s 12.11 billion 17.72 billion 5.62 billion South Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher primary income, debit/expenditure, Greece or South Africa?
Greece, at 18.75 billion against 18.60 billion in South Africa as of 2024.
What is the difference in primary income, debit/expenditure between Greece and South Africa?
154.80 million, with Greece ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Greece and South Africa?
20 years are reported by both, from 2005 to 2024.
How do Greece and South Africa rank globally for primary income, debit/expenditure?
Greece ranks 49th and South Africa ranks 50th of 198 countries.
Where does this data come from?
International Monetary Fund, published as Primary income, Debit/Expenditure (US dollar). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Primary income, Debit/Expenditure (US dollar)
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
207 places, 3,864 data points, 2005–2024
Last refreshed

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